Carolyn P. Neyland

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TEACHER

Motivated and enthusiastic achiever with more than 17 years of experience

in classroom instruction, individualized instruction and developmental

assessment.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

1. Creative and enthusiastic educator with ability to manage an organized

classroom, meeting the objectives of the curriculum as well as

individual learning styles of the students.

1. Skilled manager who controls the classroom to facilitate an optimal

learning environment.

2. Assessment specialist responsible for administering DIBELS and DIBELS

NEXT to K-3rd graders.

1. Effective communicator who routinely provides successful presentations

to school administrators, colleagues, and parents.

1. Strong leader who effectively motivates others and directs school

policy.

1. Team player who thrives in a cooperative "team teaching" environment

utilizing the strengths of all colleagues to create a balanced

educational setting.

2. Innovator with the ability to adapt acquired communication,

management, and organizational skills to new professional endeavors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Elementary Art Teacher, Reading Interventionist, Highland Elementary

School, Baton Rouge, LA, August 2008-Present

1. Responsible for creating and implementing an Elementary Art

curriculum.

2. Preparation of weekly lesson plans and creating all classroom

materials to complete Art projects for Pre-K - 5th Grade classes

3. Organizing an "Art Night" school event showcasing the new Elementary

Art program.

4. Member of the Reading Assessment Team responsible for administering

DIBELS and DIBELS NEXT Reading Readiness Assessment in K-3rd grade.

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5. Planning and implementing small group reading lessons for K-3rd grade

intensive and strategic level students designed to bring them up to

grade level in reading.

Kindergarten Language Arts Specialist, Individual Work Instructor,

Readiness Assessment Specialist, Runnels School,

Baton Rouge, LA, August 1997-May 2008.

1. Responsible for classroom Language Arts instruction utilizing a thematic

based language curriculum combined with systematic phonics instruction.

1. Preparation of lesson plans and creating weekly classroom materials,

including big books, charts, journal activities, and cooking projects.

1. Instructing an additional six students in a daily-individualized program

of intense reading and Math lessons.

1. Completing quarterly individual work progress reports and classroom

report cards, adding narrative comments on each student's progress.

2. Planning and conducting parent conferences, including other faculty

members and administrators, as needed throughout the school year.

3. Assessing prospective upcoming Kindergarten students to determine

readiness, utilizing the Gesell Developmental screening, parent meetings

and teacher recommendations.

1. Planning, writing, and presenting recognition program for the entire

Kindergarten at the end of each year.

Substitute Teacher, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, LA, August 1996-

May 1997

1 Substituted K-5 in my children's school and surrounding schools in the

area

Teacher, Audubon Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA, August 1995-May 1996

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1 Taught second grade Math, integrating "Math Their Way" with text

book curriculum.

2 Worked in a team teaching situation with a certified "Reading

Recovery" teacher

3 Assisted in Supervising a Teacher Intern from LSU's Holmes Program

4 Completed State teacher evaluation program

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Owner/Consumer Outreach Representative, Assurecare Home Health Agency,

Metairie, LA, August 1994-May 1996. (Concurrent)

1 Responsible for setting up office and daily operations.

2 Overseer of hiring administrative staff.

3 Developed the business resources through public relations and

management in a highly technical environment.

4 Marketed the business as a profitable acquisition in the industry.

5 Sold the company for a profit within two years.

Substitute Teacher, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, LA, January 1994-

May 1994

1 Substituted K-5 at Audubon Elementary

Student Teacher, Audubon Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA, August 1993-

December 1993

1 Student teacher under Reading Recovery Specialist, Nora Miller in her

First grade classroom and her individualized "Reading Recovery" room.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University,

Baton Rouge, La., 1993.

DIBELS NEXT Training May 2011

LATAAP completed May 2010

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DIBELS Training January 2009

Gesell Institute of Human Development- Developmental Observation

Workshop/Training- Ages 2-6, 1998 and 2006.

Exxon Math Project- Workshops, Observations, Demonstration Lessons, and

Training in Mathematics including NCTM Standards

Debbie Guedry Teacher Mentor Program "Bridging the Gap", In-Service

Workshops, Observations, and Training.

REFERENCES

Professional

Gladys Runnels, principal, The Runnels School

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Kaye Vansickle, principal, Highland Elementary

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Carolyn Holmes, LATAAP mentor, Highland Elementary

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Personal

Sondra Robbins, Hancock Investments

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Kelley Lambert, Clean Harbors

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Dan Stagg, PSS World Medical

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CIVIC AFFILIATIONS and ACTIVITIES

. Parents od Pi Kappa Alpha (President 2011/2012)

. USA Triathlon Membership 2012

. BPMS 150 Bicycle Race 2012

. Happy's Running Club, 2009 -present

. Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 2008 - present

. Runnels Parent Organization, 1997- 2008

. Runnels Booster Club, 1997 - 2008

. Greater Baton Rouge Mothers of Twins Club, 1989 - 1998 (President 1995-

1996; Vice President 1994 - 1995; Secretary 1993 - 1994).

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